{"id":6952,"date":"2026-04-28T10:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/?p=6952"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:35:20","slug":"italian-university-system-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/university-italy-international-students\/italian-university-system-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian University System Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0) 65%|#e8e9ea 100%&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_width=&#8221;150px&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;4%&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;4%&#8221; 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This <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"957\">Italian university system explained<\/strong> serves as a definitive guide for students, parents, and academic consultants, detailing the institutional types, the nuances of the <strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1109\">Bologna Process<\/strong>, and the specialized pathways that define one of the world&#8217;s most culturally and intellectually significant academic environments. By aligning its traditional rigor with the <strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1327\">European Qualifications Framework (EQF)<\/strong>, Italy offers a degree architecture that is both <strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1430\">highly specialized and internationally recognized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12ne07y\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1500\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12ne07y\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1500\">1. The Institutional Landscape: Understanding Where to Study<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1926\">Navigating the Italian system begins with a <strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1601\">strategic evaluation of the institutional landscape<\/strong>. In Italy, the choice of institution is not merely a matter of location but of <em data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1727\">pedagogical focus and professional alignment<\/em>. The system is governed by the <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1806\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ministry of University and Research<\/span><\/span> (MUR)<\/strong>, ensuring that all recognized institutions adhere to <strong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1888\">strict quality standards<\/strong>, regardless of their funding model.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2020\">The university-level landscape is categorized into four <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2017\">primary institutional pillars<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"3142\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ck59xw\" data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2292\"><strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2057\">State-run Public Universities<\/strong>: As the <em data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2088\">traditional backbone<\/em> of the system, these are autonomous entities funded by the state. They offer the <strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2203\">broadest range of disciplines<\/strong> and are typically the centers of large-scale scientific research and academic inquiry.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5lz6kc\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2619\"><strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2350\">Legally Recognized Non-state (Private) Universities<\/strong>: These institutions are privately managed but receive <strong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2439\">legal recognition from the MUR<\/strong>. They follow the same national regulations regarding degree structures and credit requirements, ensuring their qualifications are <strong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2616\">equivalent to those of public universities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16atzzw\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2951\"><strong data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2669\">Distance Learning Universities (E-learning)<\/strong>: These are legally recognized non-state institutions that deliver curriculum primarily through digital platforms. While the delivery is flexible, the Italian regulatory framework mandates that <strong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2917\">all formal assessments must be conducted in person<\/strong> to maintain academic integrity.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hjsaop\" data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3142\"><strong data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3028\">Specialized Superior Graduate Schools (Scuole Superiori Universitarie)<\/strong>: These are <strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3082\">elite, highly specialized institutions<\/strong> focused on high-level research and postgraduate training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8bvkf8\" data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3194\">Legal Recognition and Parity<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3922\">From a policy perspective, the most critical takeaway is the concept of <strong data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3292\">&#8220;legal recognition.&#8221;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/masters-degree-courses\/masters-degrees-in-italy-taugth-in-english\/\">In Italy, a degree\u2019s validity is not determined by whether an institution is public or private<\/a>, but by its <strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3428\">accreditation by the MUR<\/strong>. This parity ensures that a <em data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3521\">Laurea from a private university carries the same legal weight<\/em> as one from a state university for the purposes of public competitions (<em data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3613\">concorsi pubblici<\/em>), professional licensure, and further academic study. However, the choice between them often hinges on specific factors: public universities typically offer <strong data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3802\">lower, income-based tuition<\/strong> and broader research funding, while private universities may offer <strong data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3919\">niche specializations and smaller class sizes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tgclla\" data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3983\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tgclla\" data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3983\">2. The Architecture of Degrees: The Three-Cycle System<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4433\">To grasp how university works in Italy, one must understand its commitment to the <strong data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4086\">Bologna Process<\/strong>. This international agreement standardized higher education across Europe, introducing a <strong data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4199\">credit-based system<\/strong> and a <em data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4236\">three-cycle degree structure<\/em>. This alignment ensures that Italian degrees are mapped directly to the <strong data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4352\">European Qualifications Framework (EQF)<\/strong>, facilitating <em data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4385\">student mobility<\/em> and the mutual recognition of qualifications.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jpb23o\" data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4494\">First Cycle: Bachelor\u2019s Degree (Laurea) &#8211; EQF Level 6<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4564\">The <em data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4508\">Laurea<\/em> is the <strong data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4539\">foundational degree<\/strong> of the Italian system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4904\">\n<li data-section-id=\"194agf4\" data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4611\"><strong data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4580\">Duration<\/strong>: 3 years of full-time study.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4icgqx\" data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4659\"><strong data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4626\">Workload<\/strong>: 180 University Credits (CFU).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"39ku4k\" data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4815\"><strong data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4676\">Objectives<\/strong>: The pedagogical goal is to provide a <strong data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4764\">solid grounding in general scientific methods<\/strong> while imparting specific professional knowledge.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i40io0\" data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4904\"><strong data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4836\">Academic Title<\/strong>: Upon completion, the graduate is awarded the title of <em data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4901\">Dottore<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17vabrk\" data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4975\">Second Cycle: Master\u2019s Degree (Laurea Magistrale) &#8211; EQF Level 7<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4977\" data-end=\"5050\">The <em data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5000\">Laurea Magistrale<\/em> represents <strong data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5047\">advanced, specialized education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"5052\" data-end=\"5366\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gy1xlt\" data-start=\"5052\" data-end=\"5097\"><strong data-start=\"5054\" data-end=\"5066\">Duration<\/strong>: 2 years of full-time study.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ih826b\" data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5145\"><strong data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5112\">Workload<\/strong>: 120 University Credits (CFU).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sz4imt\" data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5283\"><strong data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5162\">Objectives<\/strong>: This cycle focuses on <strong data-start=\"5186\" data-end=\"5233\">high-level qualifications in complex fields<\/strong> and requires the defense of an original thesis.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pfgz9v\" data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5366\"><strong data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5304\">Academic Title<\/strong>: The graduate is awarded the title of <em data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5363\">Dottore Magistrale<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mytcif\" data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5445\">The Integrated Path: One-Cycle Degree (Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5720\">In specific fields, the Italian system departs from the <em data-start=\"5503\" data-end=\"5514\">3+2 model<\/em> in favor of an <strong data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5549\">integrated path<\/strong>. These programs do not offer a mid-way exit point with a Bachelor&#8217;s degree; they are designed as a <strong data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5717\">single, continuous journey toward a Master\u2019s level qualification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5941\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yqq1i8\" data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5753\"><strong data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5736\">Duration<\/strong>: 5 or 6 years.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fc86sj\" data-start=\"5754\" data-end=\"5811\"><strong data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5768\">Workload<\/strong>: 300 CFU (5 years) or 360 CFU (6 years).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r6pfr1\" data-start=\"5812\" data-end=\"5941\"><strong data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5833\">Fields of Study<\/strong>: Reserved for <strong data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5876\">EU-regulated professions<\/strong>, including Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture, Law, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1i5sl80\" data-start=\"5943\" data-end=\"6012\">Regulatory Compliance and Professional Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6014\" data-end=\"6291\">The One-Cycle degree is a <strong data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6075\">testament to the system&#8217;s rigor<\/strong> in training professionals for high-stakes sectors. By integrating the cycles, the Italian state ensures that students undergo a <strong data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6248\">holistic, uninterrupted training process<\/strong> aligned with <em data-start=\"6262\" data-end=\"6288\">European Union standards<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ps9qwb\" data-start=\"6293\" data-end=\"6354\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ps9qwb\" data-start=\"6293\" data-end=\"6354\">3. Advanced Specialization and Research: The Third Cycle<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6356\" data-end=\"6576\">The Third Cycle is the <strong data-start=\"6379\" data-end=\"6425\">pinnacle of the Italian academic hierarchy<\/strong>, reserved for those who have completed a second-cycle degree. This stage is where the system branches into <strong data-start=\"6533\" data-end=\"6573\">academic and vocational trajectories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1gi5hd2\" data-start=\"6578\" data-end=\"6624\">PhD (Dottorato di Ricerca) &#8211; EQF Level 8<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6626\" data-end=\"6767\">The Doctorate is the <strong data-start=\"6647\" data-end=\"6683\">highest level of academic degree<\/strong>, designed to produce researchers capable of advancing the frontiers of knowledge.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"6769\" data-end=\"6997\">\n<li data-section-id=\"taa74i\" data-start=\"6769\" data-end=\"6806\"><strong data-start=\"6771\" data-end=\"6783\">Duration<\/strong>: Minimum of 3 years.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rfjt0n\" data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6904\"><strong data-start=\"6809\" data-end=\"6818\">Focus<\/strong>: Advanced scientific research methodology and the production of an original thesis.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hs8t7s\" data-start=\"6905\" data-end=\"6997\"><strong data-start=\"6907\" data-end=\"6917\">Access<\/strong>: Highly competitive, requiring a Master\u2019s degree and an entrance examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ot2tr5\" data-start=\"6999\" data-end=\"7061\">Specializing Masters (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/masters\/first-and-second-level-masters-degrees-in-italy\/\">Master di Primo e Secondo Livello<\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7063\" data-end=\"7183\">It is vital to distinguish these from the <em data-start=\"7105\" data-end=\"7124\">Laurea Magistrale<\/em>. These are <strong data-start=\"7136\" data-end=\"7180\">vocational, &#8220;permanent training&#8221; courses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"7185\" data-end=\"7444\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1b6g42a\" data-start=\"7185\" data-end=\"7255\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/masters\/first-and-second-level-masters-degrees-in-italy\/\"><strong data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7222\">First Level Specializing Master<\/strong><\/a>: Requires a Laurea (Bachelor).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9t95wn\" data-start=\"7256\" data-end=\"7336\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/masters\/first-and-second-level-masters-degrees-in-italy\/\"><strong data-start=\"7258\" data-end=\"7294\">Second Level Specializing Master<\/strong><\/a>: Requires a Laurea Magistrale (Master).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qi6lxe\" data-start=\"7337\" data-end=\"7444\"><strong data-start=\"7339\" data-end=\"7348\">Scope<\/strong>: Usually <em data-start=\"7358\" data-end=\"7388\">1-year programs (60 credits)<\/em> designed to provide <strong data-start=\"7409\" data-end=\"7441\">specific professional skills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"e3pgqj\" data-start=\"7446\" data-end=\"7503\">Specialization Schools (Scuola di Specializzazione)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7505\" data-end=\"7630\">These are <strong data-start=\"7515\" data-end=\"7543\">mandatory training paths<\/strong> for specific professions, particularly in healthcare, veterinary, and legal sectors.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15c3s4s\" data-start=\"7632\" data-end=\"7695\">Post-Graduate Training Courses (Corso di Perfezionamento)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7697\" data-end=\"7937\">A crucial nuance in the Italian system is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/masters\/non-university-masters-programmes-italy\/\">the Post-graduate training Courses<\/a> (<em data-start=\"7743\" data-end=\"7769\">Corso di Perfezionamento)<\/em>. Unlike the Specializing Masters, these are <strong data-start=\"7814\" data-end=\"7835\">refresher courses<\/strong> that do not award a formal academic qualification but provide a <strong data-start=\"7900\" data-end=\"7934\">certificate of acquired skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ns176o\" data-start=\"7939\" data-end=\"8003\">Academic Research vs. Vocational Expertise<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8005\" data-end=\"8232\">The Third Cycle balances the needs of the <strong data-start=\"8047\" data-end=\"8070\">&#8220;knowledge economy&#8221;<\/strong>. While the <em data-start=\"8082\" data-end=\"8133\">PhD drives innovation and theoretical advancement<\/em>, the Specializing Master ensures the workforce remains <strong data-start=\"8189\" data-end=\"8229\">agile and professionally competitive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vgvfbh\" data-start=\"8234\" data-end=\"8303\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vgvfbh\" data-start=\"8234\" data-end=\"8303\">4. The Currency of Education: Credits and the Academic Framework<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8305\" data-end=\"8516\">Central to the transparency of the Italian system is the <strong data-start=\"8362\" data-end=\"8400\">credits system Italy ECTS protocol<\/strong>, which provides a <strong data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8467\">quantitative measurement of student workload<\/strong> and ensures comparability across institutions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"dxvbmq\" data-start=\"8518\" data-end=\"8558\">The University Credit System (CFU)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8560\" data-end=\"8729\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <em data-start=\"8564\" data-end=\"8603\">Credito Formativo Universitario (CFU)<\/em> is the Italian implementation of the <strong data-start=\"8641\" data-end=\"8649\">ECTS<\/strong>, measuring the total volume of learning based on defined outcomes and workload.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; 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Alternative Higher Education: AFAM, SSML, and ITS<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1520\">The Italian higher education system extends beyond traditional universities to include <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1517\">specialized sectors that are equally rigorous and legally recognized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ojq27l\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1569\">AFAM: The Artistic and Musical Powerhouse<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1692\">The <strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1634\">AFAM (Higher Education for Fine Arts, Music, and Dance)<\/strong> sector is comprised of <strong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1678\">144 institutions<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1941\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1kz1ylt\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1740\">Academies of Fine Arts (State and private)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jsprye\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1843\"><strong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1778\">Higher Schools of Design (ISIA)<\/strong>: elite institutions focused on <em data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1841\">industrial and graphic design<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"145pnsp\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1874\">State Music Conservatories<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u5keb0\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1941\">National Academy of Dance and National Academy of Dramatic Art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2210\">AFAM institutions award <strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2014\">academic diplomas at the 1st and 2nd levels<\/strong>, equivalent to <em data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2063\">Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees<\/em>. 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-->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about the Italian University System<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Here are the most common questions for international students who want to understand how<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <strong>universities in Italy<\/strong>, academic degrees, CFU credits and admissions work.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-accordion\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>How does the university system work in Italy?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          The <strong>Italian university system<\/strong> is based on a structured three-cycle framework overseen by the<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>Ministry of University and Research (MUR)<\/strong>. It follows the <em>Bologna Process<\/em> and is fully<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          integrated into the European Higher Education Area. Students progress through the <strong>First Cycle<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          (Laurea), <strong>Second Cycle<\/strong> (Laurea Magistrale) and <strong>Third Cycle<\/strong> programmes such as<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          PhDs and specialization schools. Academic progress is measured through <strong>CFU credits<\/strong>, equivalent<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          to ECTS.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>How many years is university in Italy?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          The duration of <strong>university studies in Italy<\/strong> depends on the degree path. A standard<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>, called <em>Laurea<\/em>, usually lasts 3 years and is followed by a<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>Laurea Magistrale<\/strong>, equivalent to a Master\u2019s degree, lasting 2 years. This is known as the<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>3+2 model<\/strong>. Some one-cycle degrees, such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Architecture or Veterinary<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Medicine, last 5 or 6 years.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>What is a Laurea in Italy?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          A <strong>Laurea<\/strong> is the First-Cycle academic degree in Italy and is broadly equivalent to a<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>. It normally requires <strong>180 CFU credits<\/strong> and takes 3 years to<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          complete. After passing the final exam or dissertation, graduates receive the academic title of<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <em>Dottore<\/em>. The Laurea allows students to enter the job market or continue with a<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>Laurea Magistrale<\/strong>.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>What is a Laurea Magistrale in Italy?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          A <strong>Laurea Magistrale<\/strong> is the Second-Cycle university degree in Italy and is equivalent to a<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>Master\u2019s degree<\/strong> in the international system. It usually lasts 2 years and requires<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>120 CFU credits<\/strong>. Students can access it after completing a Laurea or an equivalent foreign<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Bachelor\u2019s degree. This degree provides advanced academic and professional specialization.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>What are CFU credits in Italian universities?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>CFU credits<\/strong>, or <em>Crediti Formativi Universitari<\/em>, measure the student workload in the<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Italian university system. One CFU usually corresponds to <strong>25 hours of study<\/strong>, including<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          lectures, seminars, laboratory work, internships and individual study. CFU credits are equivalent to<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>ECTS credits<\/strong>, making Italian degrees easier to compare and recognize across Europe.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>How can international students apply to university in Italy?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <strong>International students applying to universities in Italy<\/strong> usually need to check admission<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          requirements, prepare academic documents and complete the application process through the university website.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Non-EU students living outside Italy often also use <strong>Universitaly<\/strong>, the official MUR portal for<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          pre-enrolment and visa-related procedures.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#045175&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||0px|||&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"33\">Italian university system<\/strong> stands out for its <strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"114\">clear, flexible, and internationally recognized structure<\/strong>. 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